I have appreciated it very much because that's like the books of Enid Blyton (I have all the collection of these books). It's a good mini series with young actors that have a lot of talent. The Famous Five (TV Series 1995– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The Famous Five (TV Series 1978–1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. All is filmed in beautiful landscapes in the west of England. This list includes all of the The Famous Five main actors and actresses , so if they are an … If you like the adventures of "the famous five", you will enjoy this series. I remember being extremely pleased when I saw that Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' was to be televised. The Famous Five cast list, including photos of the actors when available. Like so many children growing up in the 1970s, I loved Enid Blyton's books and still have most of my collection. The Famous Five (1978): Jennifer Thanisch, Toddy Woodgate, Marcus Harris, Gary Russell, Michele Gallagher, Friedrich Von Thun, Michael Hinz, Sue Best